What is Michael Portillo's profession?
Q: What is Michael Portillo's profession?
A: Michael Portillo is a British television presenter and former Conservative Party politician.
Q: Where was Michael Portillo born?
A: Michael Portillo was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire.
Q: What were Michael Portillos political views?
A: Michael Portillo very much liked Margaret Thatchers policies and was quite Eurosceptic, meaning that he was against the European Union.
Q: When did he become a Member of Parliament (MP)?
A: He became a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1984, representing the constituency of Enfield Southgate.
Q: What cabinet positions did he hold?
A: He held the following positions as cabinet member from 1992 to 1997; Chief Secretary to the Treasury (April 1992 - July 1994), Secretary of State for Employment (July 1994 - July 1995) and Defence Secretary (July 1995 - May 1997).
Q: Why didn't he run for leader of the Conservative Party in 1995?
A: He chose to stay loyal to John Major instead of running for leader of the Conservative Party in 1995.
Q: How long did he serve as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer?
A: He served as Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer from February 2000 until 2001 when he ran for leader but lost to Iain Duncan Smith.
